Staff Reports
A viral TikTok clip captured a woman speaking in a Somali language and then telling the camera in English, “I wouldn’t worry too much about him. He about to die,” while reacting to footage of Elon Musk — and Musk answered publicly on X with the terse, unmistakable reply: “Then it is war.” The exchange exploded across social platforms overnight, forcing a serious conversation about threats against private citizens who speak out on public policy.
This confrontation did not happen in a vacuum; it followed Musk amplifying reports and criticism about alleged fraud tied to some Somali-run daycare operations in Minnesota, a scandal that has roiled local politics and federal investigations. Conservatives should note the timing: when someone smears or attacks those who shine a light on corruption, the reaction can be fierce and public, and Musk made it clear he will not be bullied into silence.
Americans should be blunt: a direct death threat aimed at a high-profile private citizen is a crime and it demands a law enforcement response, not performative hand-wringing from coastal elites. Calls are already mounting for the FBI and other authorities to investigate the clip and determine the speaker’s identity and intent; threats like this are not protected speech and must be treated accordingly.
Where the left sees an opportunity to posture about victimhood, conservatives see law, order, and consequences. Elon Musk’s “Then it is war” line resonates because it signals refusal to be intimidated by anyone — whether it’s cancel mobs on the left or foreign actors trying to stoke division. If public figures and private citizens are going to be targeted for speaking about fraud or poor governance, we must equip our institutions to defend them and to prosecute those who cross the line into threats.
This episode also exposes a larger truth about accountability and immigration policy: communities and public programs that are exploited must be investigated and reformed, but that pursuit of justice does not justify threats or violence. Conservatives should demand both rigorous enforcement against fraud and robust protections for free speech and safety, because lawlessness on either front corrodes the social fabric that keeps neighborhoods and businesses safe.
Hardworking Americans watching this drama unfold should be alarmed but not intimidated. Stand with the rule of law, insist on swift investigations, and reject the double standard that excuses threats when they come from favored constituencies. If we want a peaceful, prosperous country, we must defend those who expose corruption and make sure prosecutors treat threats to life the same whether the target wears a suit or runs a company.
